Finding out if you are on your true path may be accelerated if you have a clear understanding of your values. Here is a quick exercise to help you determine what you value. Do this step-by-step without reading ahead.
1. Get four pieces of paper no larger than a small index card.
2. On each of these papers, write one thing that you value. Don’t fudge by writing broad categories (e.g. time to spend with my friends, family and to do hobbies). Instead, really try to isolate the one thing that you value (e.g. friends OR family OR time to persue interests).
Complete step 2 before reading ahead.
3. Place all four papers in front of you so that you can see what’s written on them.
4. If you had to choose just one to get rid of, which one would it be? Place this paper off to the side, face up.
Complete step 4 before reading ahead.
5. Now look at the remaining three. If you had to eliminate one of these, which would it be? Place this paper face up on top of the first one.
Complete step 5 before reading ahead.
6. By now you know that you have to get rid of one of the remaining two. Which one goes? Place this one face up on top of the first two. Place the last one on top of those.
You have now prioritized your values with number one on top and number four on the bottom.
Were you surprised by the outcome? Try this exercise with your close friends and family and see what they come up with. Share your experience here, if you like!
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